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Canada’s Unifor Satisfied With Results of 12-Hour GM Strike

The new tentative agreement covering almost 4,300 GM workers calls for base hourly wage increases of nearly 20% for production employees and 25% for skilled tradespersons over the next three years.

By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 11, 2023

Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $3.2B EV battery factory in Indiana

The site will be the manufacturers’ second joint StarPlus Energy facility in Kokomo.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

By WardsAuto staff

Nissan names new manufacturing leaders at Mississippi, Tennessee plants

Company veterans David Sliger and Victor Taylor are taking on new roles as the automaker pushes to grow its U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing capacity.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2023

Mercedes Unveils Heavy Duty BEV Truck

Mercedes-Benz Trucks pulls wraps off its first heavy-duty battery electric semi claiming a daily range of 620 miles.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 11, 2023

Unifor ends strike against GM after reaching tentative labor deal in Canada

Nearly 4,300 autoworkers will return to work after ending a strike that lasted less than one day.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

LG Energy Solution invests $3B in US battery manufacturing expansion

The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal. 

By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2023

GM most vulnerable to UAW strike: Cox Automotive

The Ford Explorer SUV had the highest inventory of any of the top 30 selling models, but the ongoing UAW strike has left GM with under a 30-day supply of some profitable Chevrolet and Cadillac models.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2023

GM, Ford, Stellantis furlough 800 more workers due to UAW strike

While more than half of the temporary layoffs came from Stellantis, 300 employees from its Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting Plant returned to work Monday after being laid off in September.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

Nearly 4,300 autoworkers strike against GM in Canada

The strike shut down operations at three General Motors facilities in Ontario, Canada.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

Driving the 2024 Electric Porsche Macan

The new electric-powered CUV generates over 603 hp and over 738 lb.-ft. of torque.

By Greg Kable • Oct. 9, 2023

Volkswagen JV Chooses Poland for Latest Battery Cell Plant

The Polish government is providing €350 million in cash grants for the investment in the southwestern town of Nysa set to create around 900 jobs.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 9, 2023

Ford Balks at UAW Representing Battery Plant Employees

Despite General Motors’ agreement to place battery production under its master agreement with the UAW, the union and the Detroit Three automakers remain far apart on other issues as targeted strikes continue.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 9, 2023

How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

The strike has caused some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2023

Rolls-Royce CEO to retire next month

Chris Brownridge, the automaker’s new CEO, will implement Rolls-Royce’s plan to sell electric vehicles exclusively by 2030.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 9, 2023

Time for Automakers to Deliver Holistic Ownership Experience

It’s worthwhile for automakers and dealers to continue investing in creating a seamless, efficient and enjoyable purchase experience. But, after the sale, the ownership experience may be characterized by episodic transactions that fall short.

By Randy Cox • Oct. 9, 2023

GM to cover EV battery plants under UAW master agreement, Fain says

The United Auto Workers union had threatened to strike the automaker’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas shortly before General Motors agreed to the concessions.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

GM Offers to Extend UAW Contract Terms to Battery Plants

General Motors agrees for the first time to place its new battery plants under the jurisdiction of the GM-UAW master labor agreement, but targeted strikes at Detroit Three facilities continue.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 6, 2023

Nissan Chases Pup on the Run in Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

Four of the top five ads are week-over-week newcomers to iSpot’s ranking.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 6, 2023

I Support the UAW, Up to a Point

UAW President Shawn Fain has to be honest with his people. He can’t tell them he’s going to force the automakers to bring back the legacy costs that practically put them out of business.

By John McElroy • Oct. 6, 2023

Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

General Motors Returns to Europe to Off-Load BEVs

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.General Motors is returning to the European market this time to off-load premium BEVs it’s struggling to sell in its domestic US market.The ...

By Paul Myles • Oct. 6, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 400 employees, points finger at UAW strike

The automaker furloughed 350 of the 2,703 employees at the Livonia Transmission Plant and 50 of the 2,171 employees at the Sterling Axle Plant.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 5, 2023

Automakers need help developing vehicle software, digital services: Deloitte

Vehicle manufacturers should be more like smartphone makers, inviting third parties and startups to develop software to maximize the value of their cars and trucks.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 5, 2023

Help is Here for Chinese Automakers Headed for European Market

European automotive executive draws on experience in China to assist Chinese brands seeking entry to European market. He doesn’t see potential tariffs as a concern.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 5, 2023

Nevada is an EV battery gold mine

Home to one of the country’s largest active lithium deposits, the state is becoming a hot spot for EV and battery manufacturing.

By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 5, 2023